Excelsior CPNE

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Hello, everyone. This is my first time adding a topic to the site. I would like to know if any of you (or anyone you know) has ever taken the CPNE from Excelsior while NOT working as an LPN. And if so, how did you (they) go about practicing? Thanks. Also, any comments on Sheri Taylor workshop? I dont live in the area, so I would be paying a small fortune, but will do it if it's worth it. TIA!!

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Doesn't the CPNE currently require one to be working as a medic/lpn/corpsman to register for the CPNE. I read something about having 200 hours of work within a certain amount of time.

That is actually a new requirement for admission to the program — one must demonstrate actually working in these roles to qualify for admission.

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Specializes in EMT since 92, Paramedic since 97, RN and PHRN 2021.

So only for admission. Somehow I thought they were requiring proof to be submitted with application for CPNE , thanks for clearing ;)

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Doesn't the CPNE currently require one to be working as a medic/lpn/corpsman to register for the CPNE. I read something about having 200 hours of work within a certain amount of time.

Yes it does now. Here is the new policy:

Effective March 30, 2016, applicants to the associate degree programs in nursing will need to meet each of the criteria below in order to be eligible for admission:

  1. Hold current and active LPN/LVN licensure, paramedic certification, or currently serve in the U.S. military, National Guard, or Reserves in a specific military occupation that is equivalent in scope of practice to LPN/LVN or paramedic.
  2. Submit a completed Verification of Health Care Experience form (PDF), which requires a signature from your supervisor. The VHCE form expires 3 months from the date of your supervisor's signature. IMPORTANT: In addition to submitting a VHCE form upon application to the program, students will need to submit a new VHCE form no more than 3 months prior to FCCA eligibility.
  3. Earn the minimum required score, as established by the School of Nursing, on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The scores noted below must be earned on a single attempt of the TEAS.
    • Overall Score: 63.3%
    • Reading: 69%
    • Mathematics: 63.3%
    • Science: 45.8%
    • English: 60%

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Those requirements are for APPLICANTS. Not currently enrolled students.

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IMPORTANT: In addition to submitting a VHCE form upon application to the program, students will need to submit a new VHCE form no more than 3 months prior to FCCA eligibility.

I interpreted this the same way as CKPM2RN... It sounds like this part applies to all admitted students, not just applicants... Since it says "no more than 3 months prior to FCCA"?

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I interpreted this the same way as CKPM2RN... It sounds like this part applies to all admitted students, not just applicants... Since it says "no more than 3 months prior to FCCA"?

Go back to the very beginning:

Effective March 30, 2016, applicants to the associate degree programs in nursing will need to meet each of the criteria below in order to be eligible for admission

The entire list pertains to those who apply after 30 March. But if you don't believe me, please verify with the school. :)

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Specializes in EMT since 92, Paramedic since 97, RN and PHRN 2021.

Ok, so since I was admitted to the nursing program I September of 2015 I will not need to do this then?

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Go back to the very beginning:

Effective March 30, 2016, applicants to the associate degree programs in nursing will need to meet each of the criteria below in order to be eligible for admission

The entire list pertains to those who apply after 30 March. But if you don't believe me, please verify with the school. :)

Not doubting you, Pixie... I just misinterpreted that line. I'm glad it doesn't apply to me then, since I enrolled prior to that date 🙂

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

No Bill, it doesn't apply. :) A friend of mine who qualified for EC by attending most of a BSN program just started the FCCA and she was freaking out when she saw this because she isn't an LPN or paramedic and wouldn't have been able to meet this requirement. It's only for the new applicants. I agree that it isn't very descriptive in that regard!

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Specializes in EMT since 92, Paramedic since 97, RN and PHRN 2021.
;) thanks
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Nope. So, back to my question :geek:

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Nope. So, back to my question :geek:

It has often been put forth that more experienced people have more difficulties with the CPNE because they have to unlearn bad habits. I know people who have done this program as brand-new LPNs with very little experience who did well; one just finished her MSN in Nursing Education. :) There are no guarantees, but your plan sounds solid.

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